No scientific research has revealed that any one kind of dog food is linked to cancer in dogs. Even the claims that kibble can cause issues aren’t so cut and dry; there are plenty of high quality kibble brands without a high risk of cancer. Despite tests showing seven brands of dry food contain a … Read more
Pets are susceptible to ear infections caused by bacteria, yeast and ear mites. Apply a few drops of coconut oil to your pet’s ears each day to soothe itchiness, clear up infection, kill mites, and keep their ears clean and healthy. Most canines with ear pain are found to have an ear infection caused by … Read more
Raw honey reduces gastrointestinal upset in dogs. For minor bouts of an upset stomach or diarrhea that might come from something simple, such as your dog feasting on fresh grass, a couple of doses of honey may help quiet and soothe his GI tract. Raw honey is an all-natural treat. It is taken straight from … Read more
Just like human beings, it’s possible for dogs to be allergic to just about anything in their environment or any ingredient in their food. So, yes, it’s possible for a dog to be allergic to chicken. While not impossible, pet food allergies are much less common than you might anticipate, according to scientific research on … Read more
Breeding Trouble Inbreeding causes painful and even life-threatening genetic defects in “purebred” dogs and cats, including crippling hip dysplasia, blindness, deafness, heart defects, skin problems, and epilepsy. Is it moral to use a dog’s reproductive system for commercial purposes such as dog breeding? Because of our individual preferences for particular breeds, the dogs have health … Read more
These guidelines recommend that if regular deworming is used, animals should be treated at least 4 times a year, with no more than 3 months between each treatment. This is based on some research indicating that dropping treatment to 3-4 times per year had no effect on parasite levels. Worms: not the most pleasant subject. … Read more
Though not all greyhounds enjoy swimming, many of them do enjoy the water. Even though they are hesitant to venture far or fully submerge themselves, they typically like to splash around in the water, especially on hot days. TM: Greyhounds can be excellent swimmers. Depending on the dog, some may need a flotation vest and … Read more
Last week, they released a spoiler video assuring potential viewers that the pooch survives not only the crash but also the mountain lion, the brutal temperatures, the thin ice, the grueling trek and, yes, the protagonists’ hunger. What could possibly go wrong with Kate Winslet and Idris Elba fighting to stay alive in the elements? … Read more
The short answer to “do dogs think humans are dogs?” is no. Sometimes, they’d probably like us to roll in the mud with them and get as excited about the dog park. Beyond that, they probably don’t think of us as tall hairless doggos with a source of dog treats. We can never know for … Read more
Our team answers this question with a resounding yes! Diapers not only make life easier for senior pets, but they also make life less stressful for their owners. Our behavioral training can help your senior pet get accustomed to wearing diapers. I recently had to house train a lot of foster dogs, and I also … Read more